Karen P. Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karen was born in Portland, ME in 1951 and grew up in the Cape Elizabeth area. Her father was a lobster fisherman and her mother, a nurse. She moved to Florida in 1972 where she met and married Hubert “Red” S. Thompson. Raising three beautiful children. After Red’s passing, Karen continued the family business and in 1992 found the love of her life, Raymond F. Clemons. He swept her off her feet and married her. Together they ran Karen Thompson Concrete, LLC as they served the St. Cloud and Kissimmee areas. Karen was known by all as one who listened, encouraged, guided, comforted, and always pointed others to trust in the Lord in every area of life. She faithfully loved Jesus. She adored being out of doors experiencing nature and relishing the moments with friends and family. Some of her fondest moments were those spent with her husband Raymond on the lake. She loved slowing down after a hard-days’ work and grilling out on the lake, sitting under the stars. She laughed and cried while watching her children and grandchildren dance and celebrate together. She was full of joy and walked with such grace, spoke with wisdom, and guided with tenderness. She was a master baker and excellent home chef, always seeking a new recipe to create for someone. This was one of her expressions of love. Karen would often say, “Live every day as if it was your last!” “Be kind, always.” “Be thankful. You never know what others are going through, so have grace for them.” Karen is predeceased in death by her parents Richard Paulson and Kathleen Wilson Paulson, her husband Hubert S. Thompson and her son, Derek Thompson. Surviving family members include her husband Raymond F. Clemons, her son Ronald Lee Thompson, her daughter Jennifer Lynn (Thompson) Russo, her nine grandchildren, Sage, Veronica, Hayden, Nina, Garrett, Wyatt Thompson, Michael, Abigail, and Matthew Russo. Also surviving are two siblings, Richard Paulson and Michelle L. Gray. As per Karen's wishes, there will be no public viewing or funeral services. Her ashes will join those of her mother and father in the Atlantic Ocean near Portland, Maine. Her husband would like to thank the staff of Orlando Health for the enormous amount of care and support they provided.

Karen P. Thompson

July 31, 1951 - October 29, 2020